Daniel Wolcott DePatie, 56, passed away on August 6, 2025, after a valiant three-year battle with thymic carcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer.
Daniel DePatie
Dan’s early years were spent in Barrington, Rhode Island, followed by Buffalo, New York, Winnetka, Illinois, and New Canaan, Connecticut. However, his cherished summer home in Quonochontaug, Rhode Island, remained a constant presence in his life. He spent all his childhood summers there and later resided permanently in his beloved Quonnie.
Dan had a diverse range of hobbies and talents. He loved fishing, photography, cooking, loud cars, perfect beach days, and nights under the stars.
Dan attended The White Mountain School (NH), New Canaan High School (CT), St. Leo’s College (FL.) and Denver Automotive & Diesel College (CO.) before pursuing various careers using his skilled hands. He worked at the Watch Hill Boat Yard, BMW Darien, and painted many local houses from top to bottom. He also worked for Endries International, a pool supply and parts company.
He is survived by his loving parents, Dick and Molly DePatie, of New Canaan, Connecticut, and Quonochontaug, Rhode Island, as well as his brother, John, of Los Angeles, California. He also leaves behind a large number of devoted cousins on both sides of the family and many close friends.
We want to express our deepest gratitude to Dan’s oncology team for their constant support throughout this challenging journey. Their dedication was unwavering—Dr. Chris Azzoli, Dr. Tom DiPetrillo, and their teams were truly remarkable. Additionally, we want to thank Hope Hospice for their compassionate care during the final weeks, which brought dignity to his end.
Lastly, we urge you to remember Dan when you witness the next booming firework display or take a dip in the cold ocean. Let his laughter echo in your mind and know that we all carry a piece of Dan with us simply because he was a part of our lives.
To honor of Dan’s memory, donations can be made to St. Marks Church in New Canaan ( www.stmarksnewcanaan.org) or Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (www.itmig.org). Dan made the ultimate gift of donating his affected organs to Thymic research at Yale University to further the knowledge of this complex cancer.
There will be a memorial service at St. Mark’s Church in New Canaan, CT on September 13, 2025 at 11AM. Reception will follow.
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